English Settlers and Native American Relations

The video explores the complex trade relationships between Native Americans and English settlers during periods of conflict. It highlights the story of William Abram, an indentured servant who attempted to escape using trade goods and a language dictionary. The narrative also covers the English expansion into new territories for arable land and the fur trade, emphasizing the demand for deer skins in Europe. The English settlers relied heavily on Native Americans for navigation and diplomacy in these new environments.

What was surprising about the relationship between Native Americans and English settlers during periods of conflict?

• They completely avoided each other.

• They shared religious practices.

• They continued to trade with each other.

• They formed a military alliance.

What did William Abram steal in his attempt to escape?

• A horse and a map

• A bolt of cloth, a dictionary, and a boat

• Gold and silver coins

• A compass and a telescope

What language did William Abram plan to use to aid his escape?

• Spanish

• German

• Dutch

• French

Which areas did the English move into during the 1650s?

• Northern Neck and Northern Virginia

• Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware

• Southern Florida and Georgia

• Western Texas and New Mexico

What was the primary focus of the fur trade in the southeast?

• Beaver and fox pelts

• Deer skins

• Rabbit and squirrel pelts

• Bear and wolf pelts

What was one of the reasons for English settlers moving southwest along the North Carolina-Virginia border?

• To find gold

• To escape from conflicts

• To establish new colonies

• To pursue the fur trade

Why were deer skins in demand in Europe?

• For crafting musical instruments

• For making clothing

• For creating vellum or paper

• For building shelters

What material is vellum traditionally made from?

• Cotton

• Wood pulp

• Animal skin

• Silk

What kind of help did the English settlers need from Native Americans?

• Agricultural techniques

• Religious guidance

• Understanding local languages and diplomacy

• Military training

Who did the English settlers turn to for help in navigating new environments?

• Spanish explorers

• French traders

• New tributary Indians

• Dutch settlers